For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf

Opening the 2024/25 season, VCUarts Theatre is proud to present Ntozake Shange’s Tony Award winning choroepoem “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf.” This historic and groundbreaking piece explores the triumphs and the challenges of growing up as a little Black girl in America. It is about self discovery and self affirmation, embracing the difficult and inspirational journey from childhood to personhood and womanhood. Through the use of story, poetry, music and dance, the work portrays an undeniably raw and authentic narrative of survival and femininity. VCUarts Theatre first produced “For Colored Girls…” in 2008 and is very excited to once again bring this classic piece of art and history to a new generation of artists, students, and audiences.

Dr. T, Professor Tawnya Pettiford-Wates is directing this new production of “For Colored Girls…” and is thrilled to remount this dramatic work and to continue the legacy of bringing this beautiful and transformative theatrical experience to new audiences young and old. Dr. T performed as part of the original Tony Award Winning company of the New York Shakespeare Festival’s Broadway production and First National Tour of “For Colored Girls…”
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Performance/Box Office Info:

Performances take place at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts located at 922 Park Ave.

Showtimes:
THURS 10/3 – 7:30pm
FRI 10/4 – 7:30pm
SAT 10/5 – 2:00pm
SAT 10/5 – 7:30pm
SUN 10/6 – 4:00pm

This production has an expected runtime of about 1 hour and 40 minutes and is performed without an intermission. The production depicts sensitive themes and mature material that may be harmful or triggering to some. We are recommending viewers be age 16 or older.

Tickets: General Admission $20. Discounts available for students and VCU community. VCUarts Theatre alumni can book two complimentary tickets to any performance in advance. All tickets are general admission. The VCUarts Theatre Box office is now cashless—please purchase tickets online or in-person with a credit/debit card. The box office opens on site one hour before performances, and seating typically opens 30 minutes before performances.

Parking: There is a paid parking deck located at Harrison and Broad. You can also use public street parking which follows Richmond City regulations.
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Questions? Please reach out to the VCUarts Theatre Box Office. Phone: 804-828-2020 | Email: artsboxoffice@vcu.edu